digital nomad

So you’ve taken the jump and are now living the life of your dreams, good for you!

You don’t have to tie yourself to a desk, you never sit in traffic, and you choose when and where you work. Could there be a sweeter way for a woman to make her way in the world? Well, how about the downsides? Granted, there aren’t all that many, but if you want to get the most out of it, you need to take a few simple steps to stay in shape and feel great.

Ditch the Junk Food

An extra bit of cake in Starbucks or some Thai noodles as a last minute takeout are both fun things to do; no one’s pretending they’re not! But you want to do it in moderation as with all good things. The trick is to remember that if you want to enjoy your newfound nomadic freedom, you need to give your body the energy that it needs to really thrive. You can’t really snooze at your desk because you don’t have one, and if you’re always run down, you’ll just end up working from home. And that’s pretty boring, right?

Cut out the junk food by making a few healthy choices throughout the day and healthy eating will become the one habit you never want to break before you know it. Starting the day with a smoothie is awesome. Have a light lunch with a salad and some lean protein like chicken or raw fish, and then make dinner a real event.

Cooking is Fun. Don’t Forget it!

The great thing about cooking is that the more you get into it, the more fun you’ll have doing it. If you want to be able to stick to your new healthy lifestyle, then making sure that your kitchen is always stocked up is the perfect way to get the ball rolling.
Anyone who’s always out and about or loves a bit of freedom throughout the day will love to come home in the evenings and relax. By having a fridge bursting full of healthy choices like organic meat and fresh fruit and veg, you’ll be the girl that your friends envy in no time as you show how easy it is to stick to a diet when you make it fun.

Try a dozen or so different recipes and tweak your favorites so that you can put your own spin on things. Before you know it, you’ll have a home menu that is to die for. Just make sure you have enough in for the friends you meet along the way as they all make a path to your door.

Stay Active: Embrace the Nomad Life

The great thing about being a nomad is that you don’t have to follow the crowd and sit in traffic at the same time each day. Doing that is just no fun, which is why you decided not to do it! Make sure you never lose sight of that by always making the best use of your time and working up a sweat at least once a day.

You could have a set time you work out in the local park if it’s sunny. Or you could join the gym and get through some work before and after at the nearby juice bar. Life as the nomadic woman everyone else envies is all about making time for everything life offers you. If you put aside half an hour a day to work out, you’ll feel the difference in no time at all.

Make the Most of Your Flexibility

People who are chained to their desks in offices all year round wait for those magical two weeks of summer holiday every year. You’re not like that, so make sure you make the most of your hard earned freedom and flexibility by taking yourself away for plenty of week-long breaks and long weekends when you can.

A great way to chill out and get back in touch with the real you is to take a walking holiday every couple of months. By exploring a new country and culture you’ll be able to meet a whole host of new people, enjoy great food, and see some amazing sights along the way.

The Camino de Santiago is a great candidate for your next trip as it boasts hundreds of miles of intertwining trails that can be walked by people of virtually any fitness levels. Ideal if you want to sample some Spanish delights and stretch your legs without burning yourself out.

Anything Else?

Just remember to enjoy the fruits of your labor. You’re someone who’s taken a chance and shaped the life that you want to lead, rather than following the crowd.
A true digital nomad should be out there in the world, exploring anything and everything that takes her fancy.

Ally Gonzales is the founder & editor-in-chief of RunningSoleGirl. Along with blogging she is also juggling attending college and majoring in Exercise and Sports Science with a Sports Management minor.

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Welcome to RunningSoleGirl! I’m Ally Gonzales a college sophomore majoring in Sports Science with a Sports Management minor. Merely trying to figure life out while aiming for that BQ time.